Replete with waterfalls, historical caves, comfortable resorts and homestays, Wayanad in Kerala is famous for its spice plantations and wildlife. Walking through the sprawling spice plantations, trekking to the pre-historic caves and experiencing a resort holiday are one of the many things you can do to get a taste of Wayanad. Wayanad is best known … Wayanad: Nature’s abode
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa). Hanuman, who is also known as Vanara God, was born on this day and Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman avatar is considered as the 11th Rudra manifestation of … Hanuman Jayanti
Tokyo (TIP)- SoftBank Group Corp. surged in Tokyo trading after Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced a six-way split of its businesses, fueling optimism for a recovery at one of the Japanese company’s most important holdings. The Tokyo-based company’s stock rose as much as 6.2% in early trading, the biggest intraday move since October. “There had … SoftBank shares surge after Alibaba unveils six-way split of its businesses
Washington (TIP)- U.S. regulators said they would backstop a deal for regional lender First Citizens BancShares to acquire failed Silicon Valley Bank, triggering an estimated $20 billion hit to a government-run insurance fund. The deal comes after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took over Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 after depositors rushed to … First Citizens acquires Silicon Valley Bank
Ratings agency Fitch has said that two Adani Group subsidiaries are exposed to heightened contagion risks as a result of governance weakness at the conglomerate’s sponsor level. Adani Transmission Limited and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone are prone to risks which could affect financial flexibility, said Fitch. The report further added that this could … Contagion risks loom over Adani Transmission and Adani Ports, says Fitch
An anticipated economic slow-down in China is likely to drag global growth down to its lowest level this century, the World Bank said Monday, proposing measures to prevent a “lost decade” of growth. The world’s potential growth — its maximum long-term growth rate without sparking inflation — will slow to an average annual rate of … Economic slow-down in China likely to drag global growth down: World Bank
KABUL (TIP): A suicide attack on March 27 near Afghanistan’s foreign ministry killed six civilians and wounded several others, the interior ministry said. Security has dramatically improved since the Taliban stormed back to power in August 2021, ousting the US-backed government and ending their two-decade insurgency, but the Islamic State group has proved an increasing … Six civilians killed in Afghanistan suicide bomb attack, second blast in 3 months
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ruled out any talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan unless the former premier admits his wrongdoings and issues a public apology. While addressing the National Assembly on March 28, prime minister Sharif criticised Khan by calling him a “fraud” and said it is … No talks with Imran Khan unless he apologises: Pakistan PM Shehbaz
BEIJING (TIP): China has threatened “resolute countermeasures” over a planned meeting between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Speaker of the United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during an upcoming visit to Los Angeles by the head of the self-governing island democracy. Diplomatic pressure against Taiwan has ramped up recently, with Beijing poaching its dwindling number … China threatens retaliation if Taiwanese President Tsai, US House speaker McCarthy meet
London (TIP) : Britain’s Prince Harry has accused his family of withholding information about phone hacking from him to avoid sitting in the witness box and opening “a can of worms”, a witness statement released on March 28 said. The Duke of Sussex made the claim in submissions for a privacy claim he and other … Prince Harry accuses UK royals of hiding phone hacking from him
CIUDAD JUAREZ (TIP): When smoke began billowing out of a migrant detention center in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, Venezuelan migrant Viangly Infante Padrón was terrified because she knew her husband was still inside. The father of her three children had been picked up by immigration agents earlier in the day, part of … 38 dead in Mexico detention centre fire after guards didn’t let migrants out
MOSCOW (TIP): A single father, who was separated from his daughter and sentenced on March 28 to two years in prison over “discrediting” the Russian army, has fled house arrest, officials said. Alexei Moskalyov, 54, first came to the authorities’ attention last year after his daughter Maria drew a picture at school showing missiles next … Russian man whose teen daughter drew anti-war picture flees house arrest
Researchers have discovered water trapped in tiny beads spread across the surface only the Moon, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience. It is based on samples of the lunar surface brought back by China’s Chang’e 5 mission. The beads embedded in the surface contained “substantial quantities” of water, the scientists said. The samples … Scientists find ‘reservoir’ containing substantial quantities of water on moon
A team of scientists at the Royal Astronomical Society has reclassified a galaxy after they discovered that a supermassive blackhole has changed its direction and is directly facing toward the Earth. The galaxy, 657 million light-years away from the Earth has been named as PBC J2333.9-2343. The research published on March 21 has revealed that … A supermassive blackhole is directly facing Earth: Scientists
If the reports are to be believed, then the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max might be having the world’s thinnest display. According to Mashable, the front display of the iPhone 15 Pro Max may have bezels that are only 1.55mm thick (or 0.06 inches), making it the smartphone with the tiniest bezels ever created. … iPhone 15 Pro Max to have world’s thinnest display?
Scientists have learned about the internal workings of volcanoes by studying the northward movement of the Australian continent over a ‘hotspot’ inside the Earth during the last 35 million years, which left behind volcanic relics across its landscape. The researchers from University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, said these relics revealed that the inner structure of … Studying continental movement over ‘hotspot’ reveals internal workings of volcanoes
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, mothers with obesity may share the disease’s risk with their daughters but not with their sons. Obesity is a common, serious and costly disease affecting nearly half of the adults and 20 percent of children in the … Obesity risk may be passed on from moms to daughters
Use of all hormonal contraceptives is associated with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, found a relative increase of 20 to 30 per cent in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progestogen-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of … birth control pills linked with small breast cancer risk: Study
Constant exposure to dirt, grime and sun can wreak your feet. Wearing open sandals in this weather can not only make your feet to crack but also cause tanning. Here are a few ways you can take care of them – Wash your feet when you get back home and apply a moisturising lotion Right … Take care of your feet
Exposure to human odours, collected from other people’s sweat, may be used to boost treatment for some mental health issues, a new study has shown. According to the study by European Psychiatric Association (EPA), the researchers demonstrated that social anxiety was reduced when patients were exposed to human ‘chemo-signals’, or what they typically refer to … Sniffing other people’s body odor may help treat mental health issues: Study
While it might be a bit scary to realize you’re feeling bored in the bedroom, if you’re in a long-term relationship, it’s totally normal. Never fear, though; there are some easy ways to keep things interesting. Read on for our tips on keeping things interesting with your long-term love. Share your fantasies People’s preferences are … Beat bedroom boredom: Ways to spice things up
Ingredients – Chicken (with bone or without) – 400 to 500 gms, skinned, chopped, Onion – 1, small, finely chopped, Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 to 4 tsp, Plain Yogurt – 1/4 cup, lightly beaten, Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, Red Chilli Powder – 3/4 to 1 tsp, Tomato Puree – 3/4 to 1 tsp, … Chicken Achari
PARIS (TIP): Protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms kicked off again on March 28 across France, with police security ramped up amid government warnings that radical demonstrators intended “to destroy, to injure and to kill.” Concerns that violence could mar the demonstrations prompted what Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin described as an unprecedented deployment of … France sees new pension protests, police brace for violence
LONDON (TIP): The British royal family and lawmakers led tributes Wednesday to comedian and entertainer Paul O’Grady, who made drag culture mainstream with his alter ego Lily Savage. O’Grady, who died on Tuesday at the age of 67, went on to become a fixture on hit television shows as well as a campaigner for LGBTQ … Paul O’Grady MBE aka ‘Lily Savage’, UK star who made drag mainstream, dies at 67
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The wait time for a US visitor’s visa interview in India has been reduced by 60 per cent this year, a senior official has said, attributing it to several steps the United States has taken, including increasing the number of officials and opening other diplomatic missions to process these applications. Deputy Assistant … Wait time for US visitor’s visa interview in India cut by 60 pc this year, says official
DALLAS, TX (TIP): The University of Texas at Dallas has conferred Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his accomplishments in industry, politics and education. An alumnus of the University of Texas at Dallas’ 1992 batch, Jindal received the award in a ceremony held on March 25. Jindal is the … Industrialist Naveen Jindal conferred lifetime achievement award by University of Texas at Dallas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In a statement on Monday, March 27, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption — the master’s cap. “We have randomly selected from the registrations properly … H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, an official has said while observing that Washington continues to engage with India on the shared commitment towards democratic principles and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression. Gandhi was on March 23 sentenced to two … US watching Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts: US Official
“The moment religion is separated from politics, all this will stop,” says Justice Joseph NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on March 29 slammed the “silence of the state” to spiraling incidents of hate speeches made against minority communities, including Muslims, but the Centre pushed back, asking the court why it did not take suo … Supreme Court slams ‘silence of state’ on ‘vicious circle’ of hate against minorities
CHANDIGARH (TIP): A day after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged that Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh was playing into the hands of the “ Badals- controlled” Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee over the crackdown on “Waris Punjab De” chief Amritpal Singh, the government, in a bid to reach out to Takht, today reportedly “released” 348 … Punjab Government reaches out to Akal Takht, ‘releases’ 348 detainees